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BU16 FFV

2016 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,510 mi
Last recorded36,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 36,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 33,324 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty - signs of coolant to lower engine tray ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw to centre tread ()

Pass 27 Jan 2024 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut/damage to outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald to inner edge - tyre is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut/damage to outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald to inner edge - tyre is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 25,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 21,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 17,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 14,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BU16 FFV is a 2016 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU16 FFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 FFV registered?

BU16 FFV is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is BU16 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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